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veyed to the University by Dr. W. C. Coker and wife in December, 1948,
and would serve not only the St. Thomas More Elementary School, but
also the Aldersgate Methodist Church, the University, and other property
owners in this immediate vicinity; and

WHEREAS, the Chancellor and the Business Manager of the
University at Chapel Hill, and the President and the Business Officer
and Treasurer of the University of North Carolina, consider that said
service road would enhance the value of the University property and ease
the traffic load on Highway 15-501 by-pass in this area, and recommend
that the requested easement be granted the State Highway Commission,
and the Committee on Real Estate endorses this recommendation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Executive Committee
of the Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina that it hereby
approves the recommendation of the Committee on Real Estate and instructs
the President of the University, or his designated representative working
with the State Department of Administration, to grant the requested right-
of-way to the State Highway Commission, no consideration being involved.

State-wide Educational TV

Mr. Weaver gave a report on the status of the State-wide Educational
Television project, and he stated that it would be necessary to have
authority to acquire sites for transmitters and micro-wave relay stations,
etc. Mr. Umstead moved that authorization be granted to the Administration
to negotiate for and to purchase sites as needed, with the understanding, of
course, that the proceedings would follow the regular channel through the
Committee on Real Estate and the State Department of Administration. The
motion of Mr. Umstead was duly seconded and it was adopted.

New Degree Programs

Dr. Anderson presented the following recommendations for new
degree programs:

The Graduate Executive Council has recommended and President
Friday has approved the authorization of two new graduate degree programs:

1. A Master of Science degree with a major in Extension
Education and a Master of Extension Education degree
at Raleigh.

The program outlined for the students seeking these degrees is
designed to prepare them for positions in extension work. The rural
environment has been rapidly changing in recent years and the
development of a high level of professional competence among
Extension staff members now requires advanced study specifically
designed to enlarge their understanding of their work. These
degree programs require both a substantial achievement in some
subject matter area and preparation in skills that will improve
their understanding of people and community organization.